Changes in Grouping Patterns of Saiga Antelope in Relation to Intrinsic and Environmental Factors in Mongolia

We studied seasonal changes in the group size and social structure of saigas in relation to environmental and anthropogenic factors in western Mongolia during 2009–2012.

Factors that affect group sizes in large ungulates are generally
poorly understood for species from remote regions. Understanding
grouping patterns is important for effective species management,
but is lacking for the endangered Mongolian saiga (Saiga tatarica
mongolica).